For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,458 students in 34221, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 34221, FL are Virgil Mills Elementary School, James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Imagine Charter School At North Manatee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34221 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34221, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34221, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virgil Mills Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7200 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1415 29th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Gr: PK-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1540 10th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4822
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Palm View K-8 School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6025 Bayshore Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Hola! Elementary Msa
Charter School
700 Haben Blvd, Elementary Bui
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 34221, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 34221, FL include Virgil Mills Elementary School, James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Imagine Charter School At North Manatee.
How many public preschools are located in 34221?
7 public preschools are located in 34221.
What is the racial composition of students in 34221?
34221 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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